Elections & Education: A Democratic shift in Sarasota County school board races is being framed as a bigger political signal than the Aug. 18 congressional contests, with voters pushing back on Moms for Liberty’s culture-war influence. State Politics: Florida House Democratic leader Fentrice Driskell won the Senate District 16 seat, beating Michele Rayner and focusing on affordability, early childhood education, and health care. Public Safety: Hillsborough deputies arrested a Spoto High student after a bomb threat call; no explosives were found. Crime: Orange County authorities arrested three suspects tied to a multi-state cemetery niche theft spree, with about 20 Florida cases under investigation. Health & Safety: FDLE says it arrested a Miami-Dade woman in connection with an 18-month-old’s fentanyl exposure death. Local Government: Broward commissioners are considering bringing fire rescue under direct county control. Environment & Weather: Storms in Brevard County damaged homes, split trees, and knocked down power lines. Business/Community: Delray Beach court action tossed some code violations against Subculture Coffee, but the city is still blocking its events. Sports/Local Life: Viera swept Melbourne in volleyball; Hillsborough student-athletes were recognized with the Swope, Rodante Vanguard award.